ABSTRACT
This study “National Unity and Reconciliation through a Professional Based Media in the District of Nyamagabe, Rwanda” was aimed at finding out the extent to which a professional media influences a national unity and reconciliation process as previous studies have covered the same study but emphasizing on Gacaca courts and reconciliation. Therefore, the research was carried out in media sector and in Nyamagabe District, Rwanda. This study has used a descriptive approach in that quantitative and qualitative designs were used. As far as quantitative design is concerned, the questionnaire was used. For the qualitative research design, interview, observation, and documentation were used in data collection process. Sampling of respondents was based on Sliven’s formula and the total population was made of 218 respondents from both private and public media as well as the population of Nyamagabe district. This study has mainly focused on three main points: justice, forgiveness as well as compensation role in unity and reconciliation in Rwanda. Respondents views on the role of justice in the achievement of unity and reconciliation in Rwanda is low while the role of forgiveness is moderate according to the results of the survey. As it was represented by the data got from the survey, the level of understanding of the role of compensation in unity and reconciliation is still low. Thus, all stakeholders involved in national unity and reconciliation have to put many efforts in the explanation to various categories of Rwandans of what is compensation and how it will lead to effective unity and reconciliation. The government of Rwanda has the main responsibility of putting in place all positive mechanisms and policies to strengthen unity and reconciliation among the population of Rwanda. Media sector should be continuously used in making news articles and programs on unity and reconciliation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DECLARATION A i
DECLARATION B ii
APPROVAL SHEET iii
DEDICATION iv
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS v
TABLE OF CONTENTS vi
LIST OF TABLES ix
LIST OF FIGURES x
LIST OF ABREVIATIONS xi
ABSTRACT xii
CHAPTER ONE 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE 1
Background of the Study I
Statement of the Problem 3
Purpose of the Study 4
Research Objectives 5
General Objective 5
Specific Objectives 5
Research Questions 5
Scope 6
Geographical Scope 6
Content Scope 6
Theoretical Scope 6
Significance of the Study 6
Operational Definitions of Key Terms 7
CHAPTER iWO 9
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 9
Introduction 9
Concepts, Ideas, Opinions from Authors/Experts 9
Professional media 11
Theoretical Perspectives 12
Related Studies 13
CHAPTER THREE 15
METHODOLOGY 15
Introduction 15
Research Design 15
Research area and Population 15
Sample Size 16
Sampling Procedures 17
Research Instruments 18
Validity and Reliability of the Instruments 18
Data Gathering Procedures 18
Data Analysis and interpretation 19
Ethical Considerations 20
Limitations of the Study 20
CHAPTER FOUR 21
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA 21
Introduction 21
The role of justice in the achievement of unity and reconciliation in Rwanda 21
Contribution of forgiveness in the achievement of unity and reconciliation in Rwanda 23
The role of compensation in the achievement of unity and reconciliation in Rwanda 26
The levels of professionalism based media versus the level of unity and reconciliation in Rwanda 28
CHAPTER FIVE 30
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 30
Introduction 30
Summary of the major findings 30
Conclusions 31
Recommendations 31
The government of Rwanda 31
Local community and civil society 32
International community 32
Media institutions 33
Areas for further research 33
REFERENCES 34
APPENDICES 38
APPENDIX A: RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS 38
APPENDIX B: INTERVIEW QUESTIONS FOR THE RESPONDENTS 41
APPENDIX C: INTRODUCTION LETTER 43
APPENDIX D: LETTER TO INSTITUTIONS 44
APPENDIX E: MAP OF NYAMAGABE DISTRICT 45
Consults, E. (2022). National Unity and Reconciliation through a Professional Based Media in the District of Nyamagabe, Rwanda. Afribary. Retrieved from https://tracking.afribary.com/works/national-unity-and-reconciliation-through-a-professional-based-media-in-the-district-of-nyamagabe-rwanda
Consults, Education "National Unity and Reconciliation through a Professional Based Media in the District of Nyamagabe, Rwanda" Afribary. Afribary, 30 Sep. 2022, https://tracking.afribary.com/works/national-unity-and-reconciliation-through-a-professional-based-media-in-the-district-of-nyamagabe-rwanda. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Consults, Education . "National Unity and Reconciliation through a Professional Based Media in the District of Nyamagabe, Rwanda". Afribary, Afribary, 30 Sep. 2022. Web. 21 Nov. 2024. < https://tracking.afribary.com/works/national-unity-and-reconciliation-through-a-professional-based-media-in-the-district-of-nyamagabe-rwanda >.
Consults, Education . "National Unity and Reconciliation through a Professional Based Media in the District of Nyamagabe, Rwanda" Afribary (2022). Accessed November 21, 2024. https://tracking.afribary.com/works/national-unity-and-reconciliation-through-a-professional-based-media-in-the-district-of-nyamagabe-rwanda